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Level 2
posted Feb 1, 2026 12:06:02 PM

My efile was rejected with code Reject Code F5695-096

My efile was rejected by the irs today with reject code F5695-096 but am finding very little information on this. I got this message

 

Description of error:
If Form 5695, [ 'CostAmt' in 'MostExpnsElecGasHtPumpGrp' from 'HtPumpWtrHeaterBmssStoveBlrGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] has a non-zero value, then [ 'QMID' in 'MostExpnsElecGasHtPumpGrp' from 'HtPumpWtrHeaterBmssStoveBlrGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] must be present unless a binary attachment or [GeneralDependencySmall] with description beginning with "Substantiate QMID" is present in the return.
What needs to be done:
This return cannot be filed at this time due to a processing error that will be corrected on February 13, 2026. On or after this date please log back into the product and get the latest updates (TurboTax Online does this automatically). Then revisit the Federal return, run through review and re-transmit the return. If the reject continues, you may want to file this return via U.S. Mail: print and mail it to the appropriate taxing authority.
 
Is this an IRS issue or turbo tax issue? Will there be any negative impact of having a reject? 

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4 Replies
New Member
Feb 1, 2026 2:32:51 PM

I am getting the same error code, would love some information whether this is TurboTax, or the IRS

Level 2
Feb 3, 2026 12:26:02 PM

So it looks like this was a big issue last year with this form also. this is not an IRS problem, but a bug with TT. 
Based on previous threads it looks like the fixed date just kept getting pushed back last year. 
I ended up filing with the green box competitor and even got a larger refund. 

New Member
Feb 3, 2026 1:05:46 PM

Green box competitor? Tired of TT issues....

Returning Member
Feb 26, 2026 3:48:25 PM

Mine was just rejected.  Says the error in their system will be corrected by March 6, 2026 (I'm not holding my breath).  Says to wait until them to try again and resubmit.  Sounds like they've continued to push off the fix.